[chrisk]

Schumer just said that the emerging bill will pay furloughed workers up to 4 months' salary. Not sure how quickly that will get to people, but if so, that's of immense proportions in terms of blunting the impact on people's day to day lives for the next few months.

How to pay for it, well, that's a separate question...

It’s an income and wealth redistribution plan which will only be felt gradually as long as the US can borrow cheaply.

[chrisk]

Schumer just said that the emerging bill will pay furloughed workers up to 4 months' salary. Not sure how quickly that will get to people, but if so, that's of immense proportions in terms of blunting the impact on people's day to day lives for the next few months.

How to pay for it, well, that's a separate question...

It’s an income and wealth redistribution plan which will only be felt gradually as long as the US can borrow cheaply.